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Distance from Essen to Nanchong

Straight line

7,976 km
4,956 mi · 4,307 NM

By road

9,420 km
5,853 mi

Travel time

112 h 57 min
flight ≈ 10 h 28 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Essen from Nanchong?

Essen (Germany) and Nanchong (China) are very far apart: 7,976 km in a straight line, that is 4,956 miles or 4,307 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Essen to Nanchong is 9,420 km (5,853 miles), about 112 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Essen, Nanchong lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 52.9079°, 67.1180°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Essen from Nanchong?

By road it is 9,420 km (5,853 miles) from Essen to Nanchong; in a straight line it is 7,976 km (4,956 miles).

How long is the drive from Essen to Nanchong?

About 112 h 57 min on the fastest route (9,420 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanchong from Essen?

Nanchong is to the north-east of Essen, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Essen to Nanchong?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 28 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.